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Canada Will Remain Below the World Growth in Most Renewable Energies
New international data predict that Canada will lag most other nations in the growth of electricity from renewable energy sources, which must serve as a "wake up" call for more action, says the canadian association for renewable energies. - June 27, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
EAPIC Speaker Jasper Oduor: "There is a Very Bright Light at the End of a Very Short Tunnel"
“The Ethiopia-Kenya Inter-connector and Kenya-Tanzania-Zambia Inter-connector are going to be the projects that will bring power trade to the region. They have been long coming,” says Jasper Oduor, well-respected energy expert in the East African region and former Executive Secretary of... - June 23, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
Stauber Drilling Inc. Working Toward COR Certification for Safety
Stauber Drilling Inc. has just announced that they are working toward their COR certification. A Certificate of Recognition (COR) is awarded to employers who develop health and safety programs that meet established standards. Certificates are issued by Alberta Employment and Immigration and are... - June 21, 2013 - Stauber Drilling
First Round of Installations Begin for Boothbay Pilot Project
Goggin Energy has installed a 108 panel, 27 kW solar electricity system at the Flagship Inn in Boothbay Harbor, just in time for summer and the tourists who will soon be filling up their rooms. This is one of the first installations of the GridSolar Boothbay Pilot Project, an initiative to... - June 21, 2013 - Goggin Energy
European Utility Week Returns to Amsterdam as Europe Moves Towards a Smart Energy Ecosystem
Amsterdam will once again welcome some 8000 utility experts for the annual European Utility Week from 15-17 October at the RAI at what is the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent. Formerly known as Metering Europe, the newly branded European Utility Week focuses on all... - June 16, 2013 - European Utility Week
Growing Optimism in African Power Market as Africa Energy Forum Starts in Barcelona This Week
Some 800 power professionals, including 11 African ministers, as well as heads of utilities, regulators and international energy companies, will attend the Africa Energy Forum from 18-20 June in Barcelona to address pressing issues concerning Africa’s power sector, including partnerships,... - June 16, 2013 - Africa Energy Forum
IMR Test Labs - Singapore Adds Failure Analysis Services and Advanced Metallurgical Capabilities
IMR Test Labs - Singapore has purchased a Zeiss SEM with EDX capabilities to expand the lab's metallurgical services to include failure analysis, corrodent identification, fractography and high-resolution photomicrographs. - June 15, 2013 - IMR Test Labs
EAPIC Returns to Nairobi in September as Region Faces Unique Energy Challenges
Nairobi will welcome more than 500 power professionals from 10-11 September for the 15th edition of the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC). Uganda’s Energy Minister, the Honourable Engineer Irene Muloni, and Mr Mugo Kibati, CEO Kenya Vision 2030, head up a high-level industry expert speaker line-up that will address issues from government, financial and regulatory environments, to generation, transmission and distribution. - June 14, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
iPAD DRC and Katanga Mining Briefing to Focus on Critical Infrastructure Needs and a Condusive Business Climate in DRC in October 2013
Critical infrastructure requirements in energy and transport as well as transparency, good governance, conflict minerals and the business outlook for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be at the heart of the next edition of the iPAD DRC Mining and Infrastructure Indaba and iPAD Katanga Mining Briefing conferences and exhibitions. - June 14, 2013 - DRCiPAD
Environment Commissioner Underscores Association's Call for Green Heat
Ontario's Environmental Commissioner criticizes the lack of support for green heat options from renewable energy; calls subsidy for solar PV "perverse" because it excludes solar thermal. - June 13, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Optical Networking Upstarts Look to Disrupt Operational Paradigm with Built-In Micro OTDR Feature
Metrodata Ltd.'s Advanced Ethernet Demarcation Devices (EDD) Are First to Natively Support Optical Zonu's Fault Finding iSFC Transceivers. - June 12, 2013 - Optical Zonu Corp.
Canada Fails to Make Top-Ten in Green Power Consumption
Annual review tracks the good news in solar and wind, and the bad news in biofuels for Canada and all countries around the world. - June 12, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
ITW Solar Announces Release of Insulcast RTVS 400 Series Thermal Potting Formulated for the Solar Industry
ITW Solar will announce the release of Insulcast RTVS 400 series thermal potting for solar applications at Intersolar Europe in Munich, Germany. ITW Solar's booth is located in hall A5 booth 375. Contact us at info@itwsolar.com or visit www.itwsolar.com. - June 12, 2013 - ITW Solar
Gas to CNG Conversions Specialists, Green Alternative Systems Announce QVM Program
The gas to CNG Conversions specialists, Green Alternative Systems (GAS) announces the QVM Program to their customers. Green Alternative Systems is a Ford Recognized Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Alternative Fuel Program Installer. This means that the company makes it their utmost priority to... - June 12, 2013 - Green Alternative Systems
Glacial Lakes Energy Installs Arisdyne System’s Controlled Flow Cavitation System to Enhance Ethanol Yield
Arisdyne Systems and Glacial Lakes Energy Collaborate to Test and Demonstrate Controlled Flow Cavitation™ System Increases Ethanol Yield by Releasing More Starch from Corn. - June 09, 2013 - Arisdyne Systems
Solamon Recognizes Importance of Grid Parity Announcements; Set to Develop Installations Across Sunbelt
Solamon Energy Corp's Jay Yeo proudly announced today the company will continue its growth into South Asia this year, and increase budgets supporting the company's initial efforts targeting specific states within India that are proving fruitful, and also that the company is developing new... - June 09, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Oldcastle Precast Provides Heavy Duty, Compact Stormwater Detention System for Nashville Fire Station
Oldcastle Precast’s Storm Capture® stormwater management system was chosen and subsequently constructed under the entrance road, since it reduced the detention system width and overall footprint by over 40%, and easily fit under the fire station roadway. - June 08, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
WK Dickson Welcomes Senior Project Manager to Airport Group
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth "Bud" Hawk, PE, as the firm’s newest Senior Project Manager for the Airport Group. Bud is a registered professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. His impressive body of work spans the... - June 07, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
U.S. Gas & Electric Re-Launches as New York Gas & Electric in the State of New York
U.S. Gas & Electric will officially operate as New York Gas & Electric in the State of New York. - June 06, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Greenlots Launches v3.0 of Its Open Standards-Based EV Network Management Platform, Greenlots SKY
Company Delivers Adaptive Charging Solutions for Site Hosts and Consumers to Track, Bill, Pay, Manage and Optimize their Electric Vehicle Charging Needs. - June 05, 2013 - Greenlots.com
Alpha Features High Security Enclosure for Ultimate Power System Protection
Global power solutions leader, Alpha Technologies, now offers the High Security HP enclosure to provide a tough and durable housing solution for critical power system components and advanced protection against criminal activity and severe weather conditions. The new High Security HP enclosure... - June 04, 2013 - Alpha Technologies
Magnolia River Welcomes Heath McCleskey, CPA as Chief Financial Officer
Magnolia River hires Heath McCleskey as Chief Financial Officer. The company provides infrastructure and geospatial solutions , including transmission and distribution pipeline design, engineering, inspection, and project management services. - May 31, 2013 - Magnolia River
Magnolia River is Gaining Momentum with Key Additions to the Team
Magnolia River hires Darrell Hand and Sidney Thomas. The company provides infrastructure and geospatial solutions , including transmission and distribution pipeline design, engineering, inspection, and project management services. - May 31, 2013 - Magnolia River
Arisdyne Systems, Inc. Hires Validation Engineer for Controlled Flow Cavitation System Installations
Arisdyne Systems, Inc. to Benefit from Herdt’s Ethanol Production Process Expertise - May 31, 2013 - Arisdyne Systems
Renewable Energy is Declining in Canada
The share of renewable energy in Canada continues to decline as a percentage of total energy consumption, in sharp contrast to the growth rates in most developed nations. Data released today by the World Bank indicate that Canada may be a barrier in the UN goal to double the share of renewables in global energy mix by 2030. - May 30, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Barcelona to Welcome 800 African Energy and Industry Leaders for Africa Energy Forum in June
“Virtually every corner of Africa will be represented in Barcelona at the Africa Energy Forum,” says Bruno Cockburn, programme director of the 15th edition of the event that is taking place from 18-20 June in Barcelona this year. He adds: “Spain is a huge investor in South... - May 29, 2013 - Africa Energy Forum
African Utility Week Was Bigger and Better This Year
“Bigger and better” is how all concerned describe this year’s African Utility Week and the co-located Clean Power Africa that took place in Cape Town from 14-15 May at the CTICC. The 13th conference and exhibition was attended by nearly 5000 power and water professionals from more... - May 27, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Alternative Energy Systems Consulting to Speak at Energy Management Congress West
AESC’s Gerald Gibson to speak on California Energy Commission Project: Agents for Integration of Storage & Renewables. - May 25, 2013 - AESC Inc
Skytech Solar and California Rainguard Offers 50% Off a New Roof When Solar Panels Are Installed
Solar Energy Company and Roof Installation Company Pair Up to Provide Big Savings - May 24, 2013 - Skytech Solar
Gehrlicher Solar Expands to Mexico
Leading International Solar PV Integrator Expands North American Market Footprint - May 23, 2013 - Gehrlicher Solar America Corp.
Verdeeco Unveils Innovative, Customizable Customer Portal for Utilities
Hosted online customer portal provides consumers with specific data and actionable usage analysis. - May 23, 2013 - Verdeeco
Twelve African Energy, Mining and Industry Ministers Confirm Attendance at the Africa Energy Forum in Barcelona in June
African ministers, heads of utilities, regulators and international energy companies will address pressing issues concerning Africa’s power sector at the Africa Energy Forum in Barcelona, 18-20 June. - May 19, 2013 - Africa Energy Forum
ElectraTherm Exceeds 10 Years of Fleet Runtime
The Green Machine fleet spans the globe with 21 commissioned units, the most widely deployed Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology operating at such low temperatures at this scale. - May 18, 2013 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Energy Squad ecoInsight Lighting Proposal Tool Creates New Sales Opportunities for Dealers
iPad-based resource Lighting Proposal Tool allows Energy Squad dealers to easily specify, source and create proposals for LED lighting projects. - May 18, 2013 - Energy Squad
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as the 2013 Company of the Year Finalist by The American Business Awards
U.S. Gas & Electric, its subsidiaries and family of companies (“USG&E”), a provider of natural gas and electricity to commercial and residential consumers in a growing number of states, has been recognized as a “2013 Company of The Year” finalist by The American... - May 17, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Local Maryland Sustainability Company Sponsors Cleats for Bare Feet Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign
greeNEWit, a local energy efficiency consulting company, is sponsoring a crowdfunding effort for Cleats for Bare Feet, an organization which collects soccer cleats for players who need them around the world. - May 16, 2013 - greeNEWit
SolarCraft Hires New Director of Sales & Marketing to Help Manage Thriving Business
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leader in photovoltaic and thermal system design and installation, is pleased to announce that Chet Stromberg has accepted the position of Director of Sales & Marketing. Mr. Stromberg’s experience in managing the sales and marketing efforts of several successful businesses will help lead SolarCraft as they continue to expand in the dynamic solar energy market. - May 15, 2013 - SolarCraft
AESC Awarded New SMUD Contract
Under this new Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) contract AESC will evaluate, measure and verify energy efficiency savings and demand reductions. - May 13, 2013 - AESC Inc
City of Cape Town to Share Its Water and Sanitation Vision and Showcase Facilities During African Utility Week
The City of Cape Town will showcase its world class water and sanitation facilities and share its strategic plans for the future of the City’s water services during next week’s African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition. As host city to this annual event, the... - May 12, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
AMECO Awarded Solar Project at Long Beach Aquatics Center
Local solar company to install solar pool heating system for nonprofit that offers aquatic therapy to the disabled and elderly. - May 11, 2013 - Ameco Solar
Oldcastle Precast Supplies Precast Structure for 1st Pepsi/Muller U.S. Yogurt-Producing Facility
Oldcastle Precast lands large manufacturing plant project under Haskell Construction to deliver the structural precast concrete for construction of a new yogurt facility in the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park, Batavia, NY. - May 11, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Practical Solutions to Energy Challenges for Industry at African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa
“The operative word this year is definitely ‘practical’ and there simply is no substitute for onsite experience,” says a very excited African Utility Week event director Russell Hughes. “I want to invite our expo visitors to come and get their hands dirty while earning... - May 11, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Panasonic Selects Dynapower to Design & Manufacture a 280 kW Bi-Directional Energy Storage Inverter
Dynapower Company LLC, a Vermont-based leading supplier of power conversion systems, today announced that it was selected by Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada to design and manufacture a 280 kW bi-directional energy storage inverter for use at the British Columbia Institute of Technology [BCIT] in... - May 09, 2013 - Dynapower
African Utility Week: Symbion Says It is Ready to Invest in Africa
“Symbion Power and many other companies from the United States are ready to invest in Africa,” says Symbion Power CEO Paul Hinks. “These firms are ethical,” Paul adds, “they have integrity and they need partners in both the public and private sectors." Symbion is a platinum sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week, taking place from 14-15 May in Cape Town. - May 09, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
WK Dickson Welcomes New Project Manager for Water Resources Group
WK Dickson announces the addition of Jeremy L. Brashears, PE to the firm. He is located in the Charlotte regional office and serves as a project manager in the water and wastewater group. - May 08, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Channel Africa to Broadcast Live from African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
Channel Africa has entered into an exclusive broadcasting partnership with African Utility Week, which is taking place in Cape Town from 14-15 May. The channel’s flagship daily actuality talk show, African Dialogue, will be broadcast live from 11h00-12h00 from the expo floor on both days of... - May 08, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
SolarCraft Installs Solar Power System for Covenant Community Church
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 29.5 kW solar electric system at Covenant Community Church in Vacaville, CA. The photovoltaic system will provide enormous savings for decades to come. - May 07, 2013 - SolarCraft
African Development Bank Economist to Present Report on Continent’s Wind Energy Market at Clean Power Africa This Month
In each market where wind energy is being developed, the state is a big player in the initial stages of industry development; and is often the sponsor of pilot projects according to Dr Emelly Mutambatsere, Principal Regional Economist, African Development Bank. As co-author of a comprehensive study... - May 05, 2013 - Clean Power Africa
Platinum Control Enhances Burner Management Training Program
Company offers most comprehensive installation resources to ensure BMS functionality. - May 03, 2013 - Platinum Control Technologies
Donna Reuter, President/COO of Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, Retiring After 27 Years
Donna Reuter, President/COO of Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, will retire from the company as of May 2013 after a 27 year career with Oldcastle Precast. Donna has been an instrumental part of the executive team, leading the Building Systems organization and overseeing the team that has... - May 03, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc